transpiration
The loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomataThe loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomata; accompanied by a corresponding uptake from the roots.
» Evapotranspiration is the sum of all processes by which water moves from the land surface to the atmosphere via evaporation and transpiration.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The loss of water by evaporation in terrestrial plants, especially through the stomata; accompanied by a corresponding uptake from the roots.
(countable, uncountable)The process of giving off water vapour through the skin or mucous membranes.
the process of giving off or exhaling water vapor through the skin or mucous membranes
(countable, uncountable)The passage of gases through fine tubes.
the passage of gases through fine tubes because of differences in pressure or temperature
Examples
1 sentencesEvapotranspiration is the sum of all processes by which water moves from the land surface to the atmosphere via evaporation and transpiration.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Middle French transpiration, from Medieval Latin transpiratio, from transpirBorrowed from Middle French transpiration, from Medieval Latin transpiratio, from transpiro, from Latin trans + spiro.
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Forms
plural: transpirations| Singular | transpiration |
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Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable